Police investigation is ongoing in Middletown, Connecticut after at least 11 students of Wesleyan University were brought to hospitals, apparently due to overdose of a drug called "Molly."

Wesleyan University officials say symptoms of overdose from this drug were observed among the patients. Wesleyan University Vice President for Student Affairs Michael Whaley reports, one sophomore is in critical condition at Middlesex Hospital.

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Police say two more students are also in critical condition at Hartford Hospital, while two others are in serious condition.

According to Captain Gary Wallace of Middletown police, prosecutors and personnel from the state forensics laboratory are working with doctors of the two hospitals to gather more information on the students' medical cases.

Police also want to find out who may have distributed the drugs to the students. They are also trying to know if the victims were together, or in separate places, when they fell ill.

Methylone, loosely called "Molly,"  is classified as a stimulant psycho-active drug.  

Wallace says its potency varies, especially when mixed with other ingredients. He warns that the effects can be life-threatening and even fatal.

When a person takes the drug, he experiences an increase in energy, leading to euphoria and empathy. "Molly" also creates distortions on one's senses and perception of time.  

The drug contains an active ingredient called the MDMA, which can suddenly drive up the body temperature. This situation can result in sudden liver, kidney or cardiovascular failure, and even death.

An overdose of "Molly" can make a person feel confused. His heart may beat rapidly. Muscle spasms may set in, and almost immediately, seizures may occur.

The incidents of apparent "Molly" overdose are not confined inside the Wesleyan University campus. Two students in New Hampshire University already died of the same cause.

One student at the University of Virginia also died on the spot, while watching a concert, and at the same time, taking the stimulant. Parents of a Texas State University student also blame "Molly" for the loss of their daughter.

Authorities in schools where incidents of "Molly" overdose have released bulletins and even videos, warning their students about the dangers of the drug.

Health experts say, even a one-time use of  the drug, which supposedly brings "ecstasy in pure form," can have devastating consequences on a person's health.

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